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Khairy Jamaluddin Defers Negri Sembilan Candidacy to Umno Leadership

Khairy Jamaluddin, the ex-Rembau member of parliament, has delegated the decision on whether he will contest in the upcoming Negri Sembilan state election to Umno's top hierarchy.

By Syed Naguib · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Kuala Lumpur Voters Won't Return to BN or Perikatan Rule, Says Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has declared that Kuala Lumpur voters have experienced both BN and Perikatan governance and will not return to either, signalling confidence ahead of potential elections.

By Syed Naguib · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Zaliha Questions BN's Demand for PH Poster Boy in Johor Race

PKR vice-president Zaliha Zhamari has expressed bewilderment at Johor BN chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi's request for Pakatan Harapan to declare its menteri besar candidate ahead of state elections.

By Syed Naguib · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Zaliha Challenges Onn Hafiz Over Johor MB Candidate Timing Contradiction

PKR's Zaliha Mustafa has challenged Johor BN chief Onn Hafiz Ghazi over what she calls contradictory demands regarding Pakatan Harapan's timing for announcing its menteri besar candidate ahead of the state election.

By Syed Naguib · 19 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Zaliha Questions Johor BN's Demand for PH Poster Boy Amid Leadership Uncertainty

PKR vice-president Zaliha has questioned Johor Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz Ghazi's request for Pakatan Harapan to identify a poster boy for state elections, citing uncertainty over actual leadership appointments.

By Syed Naguib · 19 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Johor's political battle emerges as crucial test of coalition strength ahead of national reckoning

Johor's upcoming state election for 56 assembly seats is emerging as a critical barometer of coalition strength, with results potentially reshaping Malaysia's political landscape beyond the state.

By Syed Naguib · 19 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

DAP's Teo Nie Ching recounts unusual experience campaigning for Barisan Nasional rivals in Mahkota by-election

Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching has described her experience campaigning for Barisan Nasional candidates in the 2024 Mahkota by-election as unusual, undertaken to showcase her party's genuine commitment to cross-coalition collaboration.

By Syed Naguib · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Sabah UMNO Deploys Resources to Support Barisan Nasional in Johor Election Strongholds

Sabah UMNO has been tasked with supporting Barisan Nasional's campaign in the Johor state election, particularly in Permas and Johor Jaya where approximately 5,000 Sabahan voters are registered.

By Syed Naguib · 18 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Johor Barisan Nasional to announce candidates next week, Onn Hafiz confirms

Johor's Barisan Nasional coalition is poised to complete its candidate selection process within the coming week, according to state chairman Onn Hafiz, advancing preparations ahead of the upcoming state election.

By Syed Naguib · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor State Election No Defining Moment for BN, Party Tells Hopefuls

Barisan Nasional's Johor leadership has counselled disappointed candidates excluded from the party's election lineup to maintain their allegiance to the coalition, signalling internal unity concerns.

By Syed Naguib · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Onn Hafiz Rejects DAP Coalition for Johor, Cites Ideological Divide

Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has categorically rejected any possibility of Barisan Nasional cooperating with DAP to form a state government, emphasizing that ideological principles are non-negotiable.

By Syed Naguib · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Johor Palace Calls for Respectful Campaign as State Election Looms

Johor's royal leadership has issued a formal appeal for politicians to maintain civility and avoid personal attacks during the upcoming state election campaign, according to Barisan Nasional chairman Onn Hafiz.

By Syed Naguib · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Unity Message for Non-Selected Candidates as Johor Gears Up for July 11 Elections

Johor's BN leadership has appealed to disappointed party members who missed out on candidacy to channel their energy into supporting the coalition's electoral campaign. The move reflects efforts to maintain internal cohesion before the July 11 state election.

By Syed Naguib · 18 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Barisan Nasional to Complete Johor and Negeri Sembilan Seat Distribution Negotiations Next Week

Barisan Nasional is poised to wrap up internal discussions on how to distribute parliamentary and state seats across Johor and Negeri Sembilan within days, according to the coalition's lead party.

By Syed Naguib · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MIC Eyes Two Johor Seats While Trading One to Umno in Coalition Realignment

The Malaysian Indian Congress will defend two seats in the Johor state election while ceding one to Umno as part of Barisan Nasional's seat-sharing agreement. The party is contesting four seats total, including Bukit Batu.

By Syed Naguib · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MIC Set To Field Four Candidates In Johor State Election

The Malaysian Indian Congress has confirmed it will contest four seats in the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, according to party vice-president Datuk T. Murugiah following discussions with Barisan Nasional coalition partners.

By Syed Naguib · 17 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

BN Secretary-General Dismisses Impact of Wawasan, Bersama on State Election Prospects

Barisan Nasional's leadership has expressed confidence in the coalition's readiness for forthcoming state elections, asserting that competing political alliances will not diminish its electoral prospects.

By Syed Naguib · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Onn Hafiz Defends Barisan Nasional's Solo Campaign Strategy in Johor, Rejects 'Arrogant' Characterisation

Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has strongly rejected Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's claim that Barisan Nasional's solo campaign strategy reflects arrogance, arguing the coalition's strength in the state justifies independent electoral positioning.

By Syed Naguib · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Ahmad Maslan Steps Back from Johor Election Race

Johor Barisan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has ruled out contesting in the upcoming Johor state election, despite earlier speculation about his candidacy for multiple seats.

By Syed Naguib · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read